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Christopher Hutton is a freelance writer with a particular focus on religion, technology, and conservatism. He currently lives in Indiana, where he is finishing up a Master&#8217;s Degree in sociology at Ball State University.

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Biden cut funding for his broadband push—will it be enough to close the digital divide?

Andrew Wyrich is the newsletter editor at the Daily Dot. He previously served as the deputy tech editor. Andrew has written for USA Today, NorthJersey.com, and other newspapers and websites. His work has been recognized by the Society of the Silurians, Investigative Reporters &amp; Editors (IRE), and the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ).

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Tech newsletter: Internet provider sued for lying about speed

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Tech newsletter: NYPD puts down robot dog, providers sue over broadband law

New York sued by ISP lobby groups over broadband law

New York wants broadband to be accessible for all—cable companies would rather sue than provide it

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The FCC is deadlocked. When will Biden finally fix that?

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Tech newsletter: Will Biden pick an FCC chair with no telecom ties?

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New York’s $15 broadband plan a ‘substantial step forward’ in closing the digital divide

Libby Cohen is a third-year University of Texas student originally from New Jersey. She has written for ORANGE Magazine, the Daily Texan, and most recently interned for 1010 WINS in NYC. She&#8217;s now back in Austin writing for the Texas Standard and the Daily Dot.

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This college student is trying help get more of her peers online during coronavirus

FCC Keep Americans Connected

Read the heartbreaking complaints Americans sent the FCC after their internet was shut off

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